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Napoli· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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GoalkeeperItaly29y€14.0MFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

0.00G/90

0.09A/90

Based on 980 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Alex Meret

Ivan Provedel89% match
Lazio · Serie A · €3.0M
Jean Butez88% match
Como · Serie A · €8.0M
Emil Audero88% match
Cremonese · Serie A · €3.2M

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and dominant in aerial duels (100% success). The three closest DNA matches to Alex Meret:

Ivan Provedel(89% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.4 saves/90).
Jean Butez(88% match) — Butez has carved out a quietly elite identity in Serie A as a goalkeeper who builds play with the conviction of a midfielder and dominates his aerial zone with uncommon authority. His 84.9% pass accuracy and 36.5 passes per 90 both land in the top 10% of Serie A keepers, meaning he isn't just tidy in possession—he's genuinely driving his team's build-up from the back.
Emil Audero(88% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (88% success) and reliable in goal (3.7 saves/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ivan Provedel

Lazio · Serie A

Italy32yContract 2027

Tkl/900.00

Traditional Keeper

vs Meret: €11M cheaper · 3y older

89% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Alex Meret?▼

The top alternatives to Alex Meret based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ivan Provedel, Jean Butez, Emil Audero, Josep Martínez, Arijanet Murić. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Alex Meret in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Alex Meret in 2026 include Ivan Provedel (€3.0M), Jean Butez (€8.0M), Emil Audero (€3.2M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Alex Meret play and who plays similarly?▼

Alex Meret plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ivan Provedel (Italy, €3.0M); Jean Butez (France, €8.0M); Emil Audero (Italy, €3.2M); Josep Martínez (Spain, €9.0M).

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Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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